Relating to the rural sheriff's office and rural constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

HB 2115 establishes minimum salary requirements for rural law enforcement positions funded through state grants. It sets annual minimums of $75,000 for sheriffs, $45,000 for deputies making traffic stops, and $40,000 for jailers/telecommunicators. Counties receiving grants must use funds exclusively for these salaries, hiring, or equipment, and must contribute 75% of the required salary costs. The bill directs the comptroller to create application rules, deadlines, and monitoring procedures to ensure funds are used properly. This directly affects rural Texas counties operating sheriff's offices, constable offices, and prosecutor's offices.